BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — It's confirmed. There will be a new restaurant called Mira taking over the Pano's building in Buffalo's Elmwood Village this fall.
"It's a very iconic location in Western New York," said Brad Rowell, Partner. "Immediately, there was a huge reaction, people reaching out, not only people in this neighborhood, but all over WNY, saying we're really excited to have something we think is going to be great going into this new space."
WATCH: Mediterranean restaurant taking over Pano's in Buffalo's Elmwood Village this fall
Mira (Spanish for "look") will have pasta, grilled meats and veggies with inspiration from Spain, Italy, Greece and surrounding countries.
"We really want people to look at this restaurant and for it to stand out and be a really special place," said Manny Ocasio, Chef/Partner at Mira.
They're still in the process of construction, but they're in the home stretch. The restaurant will have an upstairs private dining area, a patio, a bar room and a dining room overlooking Elmwood Avenue.
If those names seem familiar, Rowell, Ocasio and their team are some of the faces behind Grange Community Kitchen in Hamburg.
An Instagram post in July says, "Mira is a neighborhood restaurant that embodies the spirit of the Mediterranean. Our food and drinks are a love letter to the coastal cuisines of Italy, Spain and Greece. We can’t wait to have you. Opening fall 2025!"
They have a website, mirabuffalo.com, says Mira and they're hiring for all positions. Anyone interested in applying can send an email to info@mirabuffalo.com.
